Trainers without a ticket to the event won’t be able to see any Pokémon or PokéStops in Lincoln Park, but Trapinch, Feebas and other Pokémon featured in the habitats of Pokémon GO Fest are now appearing more frequently all over the world during the weekend. The Cheering Pokémon, Plusle and Minun, are now appearing more frequently worldwide as Trainers complete themed Field Research tasks. Catching Plusle and Minun result in bonus Stardust, and Trainers might even discover their Shiny versions. Alolan Diglett, Alolan Dugtrio, Alolan Geodude, Alolan Graveler and Alolan Golem have also begun appearing globally for the first time in Pokémon GO.

If you don’t have a Pokémon GO Fest 2018 ticket, Niantic suggests that you avoid playing Pokémon GO in Lincoln Park this weekend. In celebration of Pokémon GO Fest 2018, Lugia and Shiny Lugia are returning to Raid Battles until July 15. Lugia is replacing Regice for this weekend only. Plus, special Pokémon and Raid Battles are appearing across the globe. There are three new boxes now available to purchase via the in-game shop as well:

Niantic has reiterated that Trainers without a Pokémon GO Fest ticket will not see any Pokémon in Lincoln Park during this weekend. However, some special Pokémon found in the Pokémon GO Fest grounds will be appearing around downtown Chicago. Special Pokémon include Torkoal, Aggron, Lotad, Torchic, Mudkip, Nuzleaf, Unown, Unown ?, Treecko, Plusle and Minun. Trainers from the Asia-Pacific region have successfully completed 5 million research tasks, guaranteeing that, starting on July 16, Trainers will receive 1 Rare Candy for winning Raid Battles.

Niantic has reiterated that Trainers who attended Pokémon GO Fest 2018 with a Saturday ticket will not be able to find Pokémon or PokéStops in Lincoln Park today, but Trapinch, Feebas and more special Pokémon can be found throughout downtown Chicago. Avid Pokémon GO fan Pkmn Master Holly has shared the following tip for taking Pokémon GO AR photos: “Take pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitat where you could find them in the wild, for a seamless realistic photo.” Five other avid Pokémon GO fans have shared tips of their own:

“Pokémon GO has given me the opportunity to discover so much of the world, from castles in Spain to volcanoes in New Zealand,” @trnrtips on what he loves about Pokémon GO! pic.twitter.com/yq2zZ3JQ5l